Advance care planning for patients with cancer in the palliative phase in Dutch general practices
ConclusionsRegistration of ACP items in GPs ’ EPRs appeared to be limited. ACP elements were rarely subject of communication between primary and secondary care, which may impact the continuity of patient care during the last year of life. More emphasis on registration of ACP items and better exchange of information regarding patients’ pre ferences are needed.
Source: Family Practice - Category: Primary Care Source Type: research
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